Man who helped Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole save woman recalls last moments with him

The man who plunged into the River Thames alongside Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole to save a drowning woman has spoken about the moment they decided to jump in.

Joaquin Garcia was on his way home last week when he heard calls for help.

Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole, known as Jimi, died in the rescue attempt but the drowning woman was kept afloat by Mr Garcia until emergency services arrived.

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